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Dana White updates timeline on Conor McGregor, Michael Chandler fight: ‘Early next year’

Despite the insistence of Conor McGregor, his fight with ‘Iron’ Michael Chandler will not happen this December.

That is according to UFC President Dana White who revealed an in interview with Crain & Company that their hope is to feature the long-teased matchup in early 2024.

“We’re working on it. Obviously, we’re running this whole season of The Ultimate Fighter. To no do that fight would be ridiculous, but we’re working on it. I’m hoping we can do it early next year,” White revealed.

Dana White tells Crain & Company, he is hoping to do Conor/Chandler early next year.